New Saint Andrews College

What is the accreditation of New Saint Andrews College?

New Saint Andrews College is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is different from accreditation that may apply to a particular professional program.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant when seeking graduate admission or asking another college to consider transfer credit. It does not require another institution to accept specific courses, and it does not establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants pursuing a regulated occupation should check that occupation's separate degree and licensing rules. Federal financial-aid eligibility also depends on program and institutional participation requirements, not on accreditation alone.

What are the admission requirements at New Saint Andrews College?

New Saint Andrews College is selective rather than open-admission. In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, it required a secondary-school record, GPA information, recommendations, and admission test scores from first-year applicants. Applicants should follow the requirements for their actual entry year, because testing policies and submission instructions can change.

The same reporting classifies class rank and completion of a college-preparatory program as considerations, not requirements. It also lists TOEFL as required where an applicant must demonstrate English proficiency. A prospective international student should confirm which English-language tests the college accepts and whether an exemption applies.

The reported first-year admissions figures were 180 applicants and 151 admits, an acceptance rate of about 84%. That rate describes one applicant pool; it is not an individual applicant's likelihood of admission. Of the first-time students who enrolled, 33% submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores. Those submission figures should not be read as a current test-optional policy, particularly because the admissions reporting lists test scores as required.

What are the application fees and waivers at New Saint Andrews College?

The reported undergraduate application fee for New Saint Andrews College was $50 in the 2024-25 admissions data. That is an application charge, not an enrollment deposit or a tuition payment.

Before submitting an application, applicants should check the current application instructions for the amount charged to their applicant category and for any fee-waiver procedure. A waiver, if available, generally needs to be arranged before payment; paying the fee should not be assumed to create a later refund entitlement.

What types of ROTC programs are available at New Saint Andrews College?

Applicants interested in ROTC should not assume that attending New Saint Andrews College gives them a place in an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. A nearby university's ROTC program is separate from an established cross-enrollment arrangement for New Saint Andrews students.

Before making enrollment plans around ROTC, obtain confirmation from the relevant ROTC detachment and New Saint Andrews about cross-registration, course credit, scheduling, and eligibility. ROTC scholarships have their own application rules, and some participation paths carry a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at New Saint Andrews College?

New Saint Andrews College generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions and admits transfer applicants. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward its degree are separate decisions.

Its structured liberal arts curriculum makes a course-by-course review especially important. A class may receive credit without replacing a required New Saint Andrews course. Applicants should submit official records of prior college work and request a written evaluation showing both accepted credits and the requirements those credits satisfy. Transfer admission reporting lists fall, winter, spring, and summer as possible entry periods, but applicants should confirm which starts are available for their intended program and when required courses begin.

What types of study abroad programs are available at New Saint Andrews College?

Students considering study abroad should establish how an overseas course would fit New Saint Andrews College's prescribed curriculum before committing to a program. An outside program's academic credit does not automatically fulfill a college degree requirement.

The practical questions are whether the proposed courses have advance academic approval, which requirements they would meet, and how tuition, travel costs, and financial assistance would be handled. Students comparing a semester abroad with a shorter experience should also check whether required courses are offered in a sequence that permits time away without delaying graduation.